Evercade Data East Super Pocket Review

Evercade / Super Pocket: Data East Edition

“Carry the '80s arcade in your pocket.”

What is it?

The Super Pocket: Data East Edition is a retro handheld gaming console from the HyperMegaTech! line (a brand of Blaze Entertainment) themed around Data East, the classic arcade/game developer known for arcade hits such as BurgerTime, Joe & Mac, Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja, and others.

It is part of the Super Pocket family of devices — compact, cartridge-compatible handhelds that come pre-loaded with a set of games but also accept Evercade cartridges so you can expand your library.

Key Features & Specs

Here are the main features:

Feature	Detail
Pre-loaded Games	18 Data East arcade classics.me
Cartridge Compatibility	Supports Evercade cartridges — over 60 cartridges available offering over 500–600+ games.
Display	2.8-inch IPS screen, resolution 320 × 240.
Battery Life	Advertised at 4+ hours.
Charging & Port	USB-C charging; cable included.
Audio	3.5 mm headphone jack.
Colour / Design	Unique Data East-inspired colour scheme (bright, retro style), visually distinct from other editions.
Price	Around £49.99 in the UK; similar price levels in EU/US (≈ $59.99 / €59.99) depending on retailer.

Pre-Loaded Game List

Here are the 18 Data East games you get built in:

B-Wings
Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja
BreakThru
BurgerTime
Burnin’ Rubber
Chain Reaction
Crude Buster
Gate of Doom (Dark Seal)
Joe & Mac Returns
Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja
Karate Champ
Lock ’n’ Chase
Peter Pepper’s Ice Cream Factory
Spinmaster
Super BurgerTime
Edward Randy
Tumblepop
Wizard Fire (Dark Seal II)

Strengths & Weaknesses (From Reviews)

From the reviews (Time Extension among others), here are what people seem to like, and where there are criticisms:

What works well:

The design is appealing, particularly the Data East-colour scheme; bright and nostalgic.
The controls are solid, for the price and size.
It’s a nice entry point for those new to Evercade or to Data East’s arcade catalog. Pre-loaded games are strong, many classic arcade titles.

What could be better:

The display, while decent for retro gaming, isn’t perfect. Some reviewers feel the screen could be improved.
Rear buttons (bumper / trigger style) are seen as less comfortable / a bit awkward.
A significant portion of the pre-loaded games are duplicates of what’s already available via other Evercade cartridges. If you already own many Data East collections, there’s less new content here.

Comparison / Where It Fits

The Data East Super Pocket sits in between a fully built-in retro handheld (which offers fixed games but no expansion) and a fully open emulator handheld. It leverages the Evercade ecosystem, so if you already own Evercade cartridges, this gives you portability plus the chance to play your existing collection. If you don’t yet, it gives you a ready-to-go retro pack with good value.

Because of cartridge compatibility, its long-term value hinges on how interested you are in buying extra Evercade cartridges. If you only want the Data East games, the built-in selection is strong, but perhaps not groundbreaking if you already have those games elsewhere.

Verdict

Overall, the Super Pocket: Data East Edition is a good retro handheld, especially for those new to Evercade or those who want a compact, fun way to play classic Data East arcade games. The price is reasonable for what you get, and the design adds a lot of personality.

If you’re an Evercade collector who already owns much of the Data East material, the overlap of content is a downside. But for newcomers, or for fans of arcade history, this device has plenty of charm.

On a scale of 1-10 (as some reviewers do), it lands around 7/10 — solid, fun, with some room for improvement.